Absorption

A University of Cambridge scientists team, led by professor Erwin Reisner, has created a solar-powered flow reactor that can capture C02 from the air at night a

A unique crystalline compound soaks up CO2 with great efficiency

Researchers across MIT are taking on the agricultural challenges posed by climate change, from engineering plants that sound an alarm when they're under stress to making seeds more resilient to drought.

In Florida, Florida State University (FSU) said that a new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide. The material is primarily made from lignin, an organic molecule that is a main component of wood and other plants, and it can take up carbon […]

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of our most pressing environmental issues with the increasing use of disposable plastics. As they are non-biodegradable, plastics accumulate in the environment, altering habitats and natural processes. Millions of wildlife are also trapped by plastic waste every year.

Tampons are one of the most popular menstruation products in a growing market that now includes period underwear, menstrual cups and more.

"There are four broad systems for treating drinking water to remove such contaminants in the home"

Cutting the energy used while firing the bricks means big savings at scale.

As we approach summer, check out these easy ways to sleep cooler in hot weather without an air conditioner.

A technology has been developed to quickly convert livestock manure, a significant issue in animal farming, into valuable "black gold" rich in carbon within a day.

Molecules called photoacids could offer a more energy-efficient way to release carbon dioxide captured from the air in order to store or reuse it

Recycled plastics are not safe if the chemicals used in creating them in the first place are harmful.

The presence of plastics in our oceans and waterbodies is one of the most significant threats to marine ecosystems. In 2022, plastic production exceeded 400 million tons globally, which continues to rise. The presence of microplastics, ranging in size from 100 nanometers to 5 millimeters, is particularly concerning.

Read the full story, "Beware Carbon Myopia at COP28: Why Climate and Nature Action Must Now Come Together in the Race for a Liveable Planet", on globalissues.org →

". . . PFAS are a problem that is not going away anytime soon"

Refractory organic pollutants, including phenols, perfluorinated compounds, and antibiotics, are abundant in various industrial wastewater streams such as chemical, pharmaceutical, coking, and dyeing sectors, as well as municipal and domestic sources. These pollutants pose significant threats to ecological well-being and human health.

This may be hard to swallow, but the drinking bottle that you are dutifully carrying around with you all day to stay properly hydrated may be delivering

Carbon removal is necessary to fight the climate crisis but questions remain about how effective it is

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Development of hydrogen-related technologies is essential to realize and sustain a carbon-neutral society. Hydrogen is obtained from water electrolysis; however, the existing catalysts are made of rare and expensive metals. A research group led by the University of Tsukuba has developed a novel and highly active catalyst for water electrolysis using boron and sulfur, which are abundant and inexpensive.